Wood Fireplace Mantels – A Cozy Focal Point Element For The Living Room

By Simona Ganea

Simona Ganea Interior Design & Content Contributor

Simona is an interior design and décor writer for Homedit. Since 2011, she has been writing about interior design, DIY solutions, and the latest trends in home architecture.

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| Updated on Dec 3, 2021

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stone-fireplace-christmans-decor - The log will integrate better on a fireplace made of stone or other similar materials

log-mantel-for-fireplace-stone-design - Rustic family room featuring a laquered log displayed above the fireplace

ski-resort-mantel-log-design - Log fireplace mantels are wonderful in rustic homes and winter retreats

big-log-mantel-dsign - The log mantelpiece looks great here considering the ceiling beams

wood-stove-fireplace-insert - In this case, two logs were used on the sides of the fireplace

classic-dining-room-near-fireplace - Traditional dining room with a charming chandelier and a reclaimed wood mantel to complete the decorative

fireplace-with-tv-above - This wood mantelpiece extends on the side and continues as a long shelf

living-room-with-a-wine-tasting-bar - The combination of wood and stone on the fireplace is very beautiful

bold-colors-living-room-we-love - The reclaimed wood mantel look great on the white background

reclaimed-wood-mantel1 - In more modern decors, the mantelpiece is just a shelf above the fireplace

reclaimed-wood-mantel - Rustic family home featuring a big fireplace with relciamed wood mantelpiece

decoration-above-fireplace - The white fireplace mantel has a simple design and can also look nice in modern decors

wooden mantel with tile surround - More intricate designs can also be created in order to make the mantel more interesting

white-wood-molding-fireplace - Traditional mantel with a simple design and elegant molding

molding-wood-fireplace-mantel - The fireplace mantel is painted a different color to stand out more

Wood Fireplace Mantels - A Cozy Focal Point Element For The Living Room

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A fireplace, no matter what type or design, will always be a focal point in the room. Fireplaces usually have a mantel which is basically a shelf. Originally, the mantel had the role of catching the smoke but it later became a decorative piece and doesn’t necessarily define the shelf above the fireplace but also the framework around it and can also include elaborate designs extending to the ceiling.

MANTEL MOLDING

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by Tuscan Blue Design

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RECLAIMED WOOD MANTELS

by Cherie Cordellos

by Rachel Boling Photography

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by Kristin Petro

by Fiorella Design

Reclaimed wood accent details and interior décor elements are quite versatile. For example, a reclaimed wood fireplace mantel can look very beautiful in a rustic décor but also in a breezy beach house interior or in a contemporary apartment.

LOG MANTELS

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by Bess Jones Interiors

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by Whitney Lyons

Using wood logs to create fireplace mantels is a very interesting idea. The logs can be used either to create a frame around the fireplace or as suspended shelves, in which case they’ll have a strong impact on the décor and will stand out with their organic designs.